Freud died almost 90 years ago. His reputation has gone up and down. Is the jury really still out as to whether psychoanalysis works?
Arts & Letters Daily • 1/14/2026
Summary
Freud died almost 90 years ago. His reputation has fluctuated over time. There is ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of psychoanalysis.
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